Pores: We all have them. A lot of us have mixed feelings about them. But even though I’ve looked at my own pores in extreme close-up — side note: I no longer use magnifying mirrors — I had no clue what to do about the smattering of pores on my cheeks that seemed to multiply and grow overnight… and I […]
MAC National Lipstick Day | British Beauty Blogger
[unpaid/sample/affiliate/ad] Yes, you might well roll your eyes at all these ‘national’ days but this is worth noting I promise. From today til 31st July, MAC lipsticks are £14, the price of their mini lipsticks, instead of £20 and that feels very much like a deal to have. I’ve tried three shades I would never buy for myself just to […]
Fenty Beauty National Lipstick Day 2022: Lipsticks for $15
Fenty Beauty National Lipstick Day 2022 is offering the Slip Shine Lipstick range for $15 along with Stunna Lip Paint for $15! The Slip Shine formula is a favorite of mine–especially Retro Rose and Vamps Who Brunch (which I gave the recommended seal when I reviewed them originally). It has sheerer (semi-sheer to medium coverage) with a luminous, glossy finish […]
How To Make Glycerin Soap: A Base Recipe for Great Glycerin Soap
Whether you’ve been making soap for a while and you’re ready to step up your game or you’re someone who likes to jump straight into the deep end, glycerin soap is the one for you. It’s free of all those iffy ingredients that can cause irritation, so it’s gentle on sensitive skin. It’s also incredibly hydrating, which helps lock in […]
Sydney Grace Where the Wild Things Grow Palette Swatches
Sydney Grace Where The Wild Things Grow Deep / Light palettes Sydney Grace Where the Wild Things Grow Palette is a new palette that will be available in Light and Deep versions (there are three shades that differ). It releases tomorrow, the 29th, at 9AM PT. Here are swatches! Sydney Grace Where the Wild Things Grow – Light Sydney Grace […]
The Return of Sulfur in Skin Care
Sulfur had a big moment in the 90s. Not that the ingredient went anywhere, it could be found in plenty of products over the past few years, but now it’s truly trending again. The acne-fighting bacteria-blocking ingredient is starting to pop up in more products, and for good reason. What is sulfur? Sulfur is a naturally occurring element found in […]
Your Capricorn August 2022 Horoscope Predictions Are Here
Read what your sign’s 2022 horoscope predictions have in store for you or check out the Capricorn personality profile. Welcome to August, darling Capricorn. It can be challenging for you to allow yourself to rest. You tend to love your work and have a mind that is constantly creating. Not to mention, sweet sea-goat, you can be a bit of a control freak. However, last month, […]
Checking In: Nordstrom Anniversary Purchases, Beauty Recycling, New Favorite Dinner Dish and 10 Deep Breaths
Hey there, friend. How’s it going? My week has been cray-cray. Yet despite this, I’ve somehow still managed to hit up the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. LOL! Ya know, I didn’t really buy anything beauty related. I spent my lunch money on rebuilding my closet! I did a serious purge a while back and since then have been saving up for […]
ColourPop x BT21 Bon Voyage Eyeshadow Palette Review & Swatches
Bon Voyage ColourPop Bon Voyage 24-Pan Pressed Powder Palette ($30.00 for 0.95 oz.) is a new, limited edition palette that includes 10 matte shades, 11 shimmer shades, and 3 pressed glitters. I found the performance to be as expected based on past experiences with the ColourPop formula: pigmented, blendable, and easy enough to work with; some of the mattes were […]
I’m One Week Out from a Breast Lift and These Are the Things No One Told Me
Just one week ago I underwent a breast lift procedure that totally transformed what I used to call my “tube sock” breasts. As the aesthetic content manager for an aesthetically focused media outlet, I can tell you that I’ve seen more before and after images than most. I know what a good breast surgery result looks like because I’ve seen […]